Aminu Jaji welcomed former AAC governorship candidate Muhammad Kabir-Sani and former PDP candidates into the APC in Zamfara. The defectors cited Jaji’s achievements as reasons for their switch, and Jaji reassured them of support and collaboration. Isiyaka Ajiya-Anka affirmed the Jajiyya movement’s strength, promising inclusivity for all new members in party activities.
Aminu Jaji, a member of the House of Representatives for the APC in Zamfara, welcomed Muhammad Kabir-Sani, the former governorship candidate from the AAC, into the All Progressives Congress. Kabir-Sani joined the party with members of the former PDP State House of Assembly candidates’ forum during a significant meeting in Jaji’s residence in Gusau, bringing with them thousands of supporters.
The defectors officially announced their transition to the APC, citing Jaji’s developmental achievements as a compelling reason for their decision. Kabir-Sani remarked on their confidence in Jaji’s leadership: “We are convinced with the performance and good representation of Aminu Jaji considering various developmental achievements he had recorded in his constituency and Zamfara in general.”
Ibrahim Labbo-Anka, representing the PDP candidates’ forum, emphasized that their decision to join APC stemmed from its position as the state’s leading political party. He noted their positive discussions with Jaji and expressed commitment to contributing to the party’s growth, stating: “We had fruitful discussions with mutual understanding with Hon. Aminu Jaji; so, we decided to join the APC.”
Upon receiving the new members, Jaji praised their move as beneficial to the APC, assuring them of fair treatment and collaborative efforts. He expressed optimism about how their backgrounds would strengthen the party, especially the Jajiyya movement, and encouraged them to actively engage in party activities: “I urge you to remain with APC and feel free to contribute to the best of your capacity for the development of the APC.”
Isiyaka Ajiya-Anka, the State Chairman of the APC-Jajiyya movement, identified the group as the leading political force in Zamfara, stressing their comprehensive presence across local government areas. He assured defectors of meaningful participation in party undertakings without discrimination, urging dedication towards unity and stability in the APC.
The recent defection of Muhammad Kabir-Sani and other political figures to the APC signifies a strategic shift in Zamfara’s political landscape. The new members highlight their confidence in Aminu Jaji’s leadership and the potential of the APC underlining the party’s growing strength and influence in the region.
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